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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,506.70, 235,312.08 and 98,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,506.70, 235,312.08 and 98,886.08 is: 136,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,506.70 : 235,312.08 = 98,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,506.70/235,312.08 = 98,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,506.70x = 235,312.08 × 98,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,506.70x = 23,269,089,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,089,167.85/170,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,470.23

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